We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

Variations are assessed and processed in order of date received. If a variation is approved, an amended run card is sent to the school's email address. Schools must advise the parents of the outcome of the variation request.

Submitting a change request

What is a change request?

If a student's behaviour and/or medical needs change you may need to request extra support to make sure they travel safely.

Our program requires that requests for belt buckle guard covers and travel harnesses be accompanied by a letter from a doctor stating that the student has a disability and does not understand the need to use a seatbelt in a moving vehicle.

The letter should also be dated and written on official letterhead. In NSW this letter is a legal requirement for belt buckle guard covers. It is also a legal requirement that a copy of this letter is kept in the vehicle at all times.

To ensure that a student has the most appropriate equipment, we advise you to consult an occupational therapist. Parents are responsible for purchasing car seats, boosters, belt buckle guard covers and travel harnesses.

In some situations vehicles may need to be modified to cater for equipment and vehicle contractors are responsible for ensuring all equipment is correctly fitted. More information about safe travel.

Once approved, provide a copy of the updated plan to the ATSO and explain the changes to them.

Change requests for ATSOs must be accompanied by a behaviour support or health care plan.

Once a change request for an ATSO is submitted, the student cannot access school travel until an ATSO has been found and if necessary, trained. Schools are responsible for organising extra training if needed.

NSW Department of Education

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This information is current as at 15/09/2019 07:57pm, AEST. For the most up-to-date information, go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/health-and-physical-care/health-care-procedures/allergies.